How to Apply

Select Undergraduate - TRANSFER as your student type from the drop down menu.

With your application you must submit a non-refundable $50 application fee; you will be required to pay this via Visa or MasterCard. A $2 processing fee will apply. If you are eligible for the PSU fee deferral as an undergraduate, you will be able to choose this option for payment.

Submit official transcripts in the original sealed envelopes from all schools attended along with test scores (if applicable). Send documents to Portland State University; Office of Admissions; PO Box 751; Portland OR 97207-0751.

Application Deadlines & Important Dates

Portland State University accepts applications for each term on a rolling admissions basis. Please note that the following dates are priority filing dates only. Applications will still be accepted after these dates.

Once all documents have been received, please allow four to six weeks for an admissions decision. Students applying for financial aid should apply as early as possible. Priority is given to applicants who have submitted complete files by the following dates.

There are a limited number of undergraduate programs that require an additional application for students wishing to enroll in restricted upper-division coursework. Please consult your academic adviser for information on application deadlines, prerequisite courses, and grade point average restrictions. Examples of restricted programs are engineering and child and family studies.

Transferring to PSU

This is your go-to site for all information related to transferring to PSU. This is where you'll learn how your credits will transfer and how to work with PSU to create your academic plan.

Transferring from Out of State

Portland State University welcomes more transfer students than any other public university in Oregon. You will join others who, like you, are passionate about their goal to earn a degree. Whether you are located 60 miles from Oregon or will travel across the county, understanding your path to PSU is important.